How far is Queens, NY from Carle Place, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to Carle Place, NY is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Carle Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Carle Place.
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Start on 104th Street
91 m · 19 sec · 104th Street
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Turn left onto 107th Avenue
81 m · 17 sec · 107th Avenue
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Turn left onto 105th Street
573 ft · 28 sec · 105th Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
801 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
1868 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1277 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
827 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Northern State Parkway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glen Cove Road
1365 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Glen Cove Road South, Hempstead
537 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Glen Cove Road
1689 ft · 36 sec · Glen Cove Road
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Turn left onto Westbury Avenue
1882 ft · 43 sec · Westbury Avenue
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Turn left onto Silver Lake Boulevard
707 ft · 35 sec · Silver Lake Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Appletree Lane
126 m · 21 sec · Appletree Lane
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Turn right onto 12th Street
123 m · 18 sec · 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Carle Place.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Northern State Parkway
Continue on Northern State Parkway
6.57 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain leaving Queens and Rain Showers near Carle Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to Carle Place?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Queens and 9.1 miles from Carle Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Queens and Rain Showers near Carle Place.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
New Rochelle City Clerk
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Carle Place. Straight-line distance: 12.82 mi (20.63 km).
#1 Queens
The most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,339,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814900, -73.8365200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carle Place
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 4,981 |
| Coordinates | 40.7526000, -73.6104100 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carle Place (-73.61041, 40.7526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.23 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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